EHS Manager-Transportation

Chemtrade•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

4d•$110,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

The EHS Manager – Transportation leads the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety programs across the Chemtrade private trucking fleet and its third-party carrier network. This role assists with driver safety performance, DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and EHS training for drivers and private fleet management, while partnering with Transportation, Operations, and Private Fleet Regional Managers (PFRM’s) to reduce risk and prevent injuries, incidents, and environmental releases. The EHS Manager monitors leading and lagging safety indicators (including hard-braking and aggressive-driving data), maintains compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and drives a proactive continuous-improvement safety culture across all fleet operations. This position performs other duties as assigned by EHS leadership to support department goals.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of EHS or safety management experience, preferably within trucking, private fleet, or transportation operations.
Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service rules, hazardous materials transportation (49 CFR), and related compliance requirements.
Experience with incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS management/reporting systems.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus and influence private drivers, PFRM’s, and site managers.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple sites and priorities against deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Willingness to travel 30–50%, including overnight stays, to support terminals, audits, and training.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
HAZWOPER (40-hour) training or Hazardous Materials response experience.
Familiarity with Responsible Care, RC14001, or comparable EHS management systems.
Experience with drive cam, telematics/driver-monitoring platforms (e.g., hard-braking, aggressive-driving analytics).
Knowledge of workers' compensation processes and case management.
First Aid / CPR certification.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities based on regulatory compliance needs, risk management, and business demands

Responsibilities

Manage incident/near-miss investigations including follow-up, closure using company approved Incident Management Systems, verify corrective actions, and review/verify investigations to prevent reoccurrence.
Prepare Level 1 incident reports and participate in incident review calls.
Serve as an on-call resource for incidents, concerns, resourcing needs, and drug & alcohol (D&A) events.
Own the EHS onboarding process and tracking for newly hired drivers, prioritizing timely completion and compliance.
Develop and deliver safety training specific to private fleet drivers, including loading/unloading, pre-trip inspection, and site-specific EHS procedures.
Conduct monthly training sessions with Private Fleet Regional Managers (PFRM’s) and site managers.
Manage assigned learning-management (e.g., ChemU) training content and completion tracking.
Develop and deliver training on private fleet procedures (loading/unloading, pre-trip inspection) as fleet operations are integrated or expanded, partnering with the Safety Excellence group as needed.
Participate in regular one-on-one meetings with the transportation managers and assist developing monthly Transportation safety meetings, including agenda preparation.
Maintain STOP Observation data with report outs, KPI reporting, Focus Site safety plans, and distribution of Learning From Incidents (LFIs), Safety Stand Downs and Safety Alerts.
Promote proactive safety participation across all drivers and transportation staff, ensuring injuries, illnesses, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated.
Complete PPE hazard and ergonomic assessments (e.g., Tumeke) for driver and transportation related roles.
Manage ISN (contractor prequalification) requirements, driver qualification files, and records retention schedules.
Oversee industrial hygiene needs relevant to private fleet operations and maintain Nurse On Call program, spill kits, and first-aid kit inventories at locations.
Monitor and administer proactive safety programs (e.g., SFAIs, Pro-Active PSIF’s), including reporting on aggressive driving behaviors such as hard braking.
Maintain EHS SharePoint data repository and support Responsible Care / RC14001 recordkeeping as applicable.
Review and update Emergency Response Plans and procedures for private fleet on a recurring basis.
Support safety-related evaluations for equipment purchases and modifications using Management of Change (MOC’s).
Lead annual reviews and conduct audits at Chemtrade and customer sites, including field paperwork and checklist compliance.
Maintain compliance with DOT, HazMat, HAZWOPER, and RCRA requirements applicable to private fleet and transportation operations.
Develop, update, and review EHS procedures; serve as coordinator/approver for Management of Change (MOC) processes.
Monitor interactions with regulatory authorities, insurance carriers, and EHS consultants on transportation-related matters; ensure permits and required reporting stay current.
Oversee EHS requirements for contractor work performed on trucks at company sites.
Manage incident and compliance programs for drivers, including medical/physical qualification tracking, PPE, lone-worker protocols, D&A programs, safety meetings, and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) alignment.
Travel to Chemtrade and customer sites to provide EHS support and conduct audits, including overnight stays as required (approximately 30–50%).
Perform other duties as assigned to support EHS department goals and objectives.